BMW 325i years to avoid
The BMW 325i years to avoid are 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2004, 2005, 1992, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
1,807
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
1985–2012
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
325i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 709 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 261 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 198 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 196 | |
| 2004 | High complaints + open investigation | 182 | |
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 80 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 42 |
Every 325i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2006avoid | 709 | 7 | |
| 2005avoid | 80 | 5 | |
| 2004avoid | 182 | 5 | |
| 2003avoid | 261 | 8 | |
| 2002avoid | 198 | 7 | |
| 2001avoid | 196 | 7 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1995avoid | 42 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 23 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 25 | 3 | |
| 1992avoid | 55 | 4 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 325i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 325i years to avoid are 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2004, 2005, 1992, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the BMW 325i?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 325i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 325i have?
Across all model years, the 325i has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,807 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.